Clinton and Kaine debut as Democratic ticket in Florida

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., arrive at a rally at Florida International University Panther Arena in Miami, Saturday, July 23, 2016. Clinton has chosen Kaine to be her running mate.

WikiLeaks exposes DNC strong-arm tactics; Chuck Todd told negative coverage a must stopa

The treasure trove of Democratic National Committee emails released by Wikileaks on Friday include evidence of Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz demanding an end to negative "Morning Joe" coverage. An angry email sent to "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd by Mrs. Wasserman Schultz demanded negative coverage by MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski "must stop."

5 Years After Space Shuttle, Obama’s NASA Still Can’t Put A Man Into Space

The last Space Shuttle launched 5 years ago Thursday, but NASA still cannot put men into space without Russian cooperation due to President Obama's cuts to the agency's exploration and spaceflight capability. NASA plans to return to Earth's orbit are entirely dependent on private companies, some of which are scheduled to launch by the end of next year.

The Latest: Clinton says running mate Kaine gets things done

Under the beating summer sun, retired steelworker Arthur B. Johnson Jr. stood outside the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse in Baltimore, clutching the fraying wooden handle of a homemade sign. Under the beating summer sun, retired steelworker Arthur B. Johnson Jr. stood outside the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse in Baltimore, clutching the fraying wooden handle of a homemade sign.

Kaine in Miami: ‘Bienvenidos a todos’

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine took the stage alongside Hillary Clinton for the first time in Miami Saturday, offering words of welcome right off the bat: In Spanish. Clinton and Kaine made their first joint appearance at a campaign rally here at Florida International University, marking the official unveiling of the Democratic ticket that will face off against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, on Election Day.

Trump, Warren reignite feud in wake of Kaine VP selection

Donald Trump and Elizabeth Warren continued their ongoing Twitter feud Saturday in the wake of Hillary Clinton's decision to tap Tim Kaine as her running mate. Trump, the Republican nominee for president, started the latest exchange Saturday morning when he again referred to the Massachusetts senator as "Pocahontas," a reference to her claimed Native American heritage.

Trump’s criticism of Cruz renews questions about temperament

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shakes hands during an goodbye reception with friends and family following the Republican National Convention, Friday, July 22, 2016, in Cleveland. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shakes hands during an goodbye reception with friends and family following the Republican National Convention, Friday, July 22, 2016, in Cleveland.

Trump takes time from victory lap to swat at Ted Cruz

Vice presidential running mate Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., right, looks on as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an goodbye reception with friends and family following the Republican National Convention, Fr... . Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., addresses the delegates during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Trump, now GOP nominee, returns to fighting former foe Cruz

A day after accepting the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump pivoted back to the GOP primaries on Friday, choosing to re-litigate a pair of monthsold battles with rival Ted Cruz. In what should have been a feel-good victory lap the morning after his thundering acceptance speech, Trump instead defended his decision to retweet an unflattering photo of Cruz's wife, Heidi, and returned to wondering about possible links between Cruz's father and President John F. Kennedy's assassin.

There are 6 zones of the San Gabriel Basin Superfund site, but only this 1 is not being treated

Dan Colby, project resource manager for the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, says on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 that the VOC treatment at the well site in La Puente, owned by San Gabriel Valley Water Company, will be shut down after a new comprehensive water treatment plant is built by Northrop Grumman on a former redevelopment site in Industry. Northrop Grumman is building a comprehensive water treatment plant at this former redevelopment site in Industry.

Trump, Pence to stop in Winston-Salem Monday; McCrory to tag along

Fresh off his Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump will appear in Winston-Salem next week with Gov. Pat McCrory, Sen. Richard Burr, Rep. Virginia Foxx and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. Trump and his Republican cohorts will be in the Lawrence Joe Coliseum annex on Monday at 8 p.m., according to state GOP officials.

Democratic Convention’s growing list of speakers hints at star-studded event new

As Hillary Clinton prepares to accept her party's nomination for the presidency, The Democratic National Convention Committee has been making preparations of their own as they line up speakers for what is shaping up to be a star-studded convention week. While the Republican convention was void of speakers who had occupied 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the Democrat's gathering in Philadelphia will be stacked with them.

GOP Delegates Head Home From Convention Confident, Energized

South Dakota Republicans who attended the GOP's national convention are headed home confident after naming Donald Trump as their standard-bearer. Delegate Jason Glodt said Friday that the party is united and ready to work for a November victory, which Trump will claim by "double digits" in deep red South Dakota.

The leader of the Congressional Black Caucus is having a huge year

In this Jan. 6, 2015 file photo, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Butterfield is at the helm of the black caucus during a critical presidential year, increasingly marked by racially-charged violence and protests, and divisive political debate over gun control and national security. House Democrats ended their more than 26-hour sit in on Thursday afternoon with demands for a vote on gun control.

Evan Vucci – Pool/Getty ImagesMany 2012 Republican promises come true under Obama

But, ironically, in the 46 months since the Republican National Convention in Tampa, many of the economic promises made by Republicans actually came true under the Democratic president. It's a narrative that has proven difficult for the Obama administration -- and Hillary Clinton -- to capitalize on.

The Latest: Obama: US not on ‘verge of collapse’

Ivanka Trump, daughter of Republican Presidential Nominee Donald J. Trump, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Thursday, July 21, 2016. FILE - In this Thursday, July 21, 2016 file photo, Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

This could be a long three and a half months for Mike Pence

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump and Republican Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence celebrate, during the final day of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 21, 2016. There's really one overarching rule to being a vice presidential nominee: Channel your presidential nominee's emotions.

From the GOP, the unconscionable coronation of a clown

The first time I contemplated a Donald Trump presidency, after he won the first debate on browbeating tactics and crass antics, I joked: He could be our first Chusma -in-Chief! It's no longer a joke. The coronation of a gruff reality star whose demeanor fluctuates from clown to bully is now part of American history.